Toprak Razgatlioglu

Toprak Razgatlioglu is a Turkish rider iconic for his nickname, "El Turco." Widely known for his highly attractive riding style, daring overtaking maneuvers, and extreme braking technique that frequently lifts his rear tire (stoppies), Toprak is one of the biggest stars in motorcycle racing today. Entering as a three-time WorldSBK Champion, he now brings his signature fighting spirit to conquer the most prestigious prototype racing stage in the world.

Career Journey

• Early Career & Championship Crown with Yamaha (2018–2023): After building a stellar reputation in the Superstock championship, Toprak entered the premier WorldSBK class and quickly transformed into a title contender. His pinnacle of glory arrived in the 2021 season with the factory Yamaha team, where he successfully shattered Jonathan Rea's long-standing dominance to capture his first WorldSBK Championship title.
• BMW Dominance & Hat-trick of Titles (2024–2025): Taking a bold step by moving to the BMW Motorrad manufacturer, Toprak performed even more fiercely. Through an extraordinary string of victories, he was unstoppable, successfully clinching back-to-back World Championship titles in the 2024 and 2025 seasons. This achievement cemented his status as the absolute ruler of the production motorcycle championship with a total of three world titles.
• Historic Leap to MotoGP (2026–Present): After conquering everything in the Superbike arena, Toprak finally took on the biggest challenge of his career by making the leap to the MotoGP premier class in the 2026 season. Joining the factory-supported Prima Pramac Yamaha squad, he reunited with the tuning fork manufacturer and partnered with Jack Miller. His debut season is now the center of global attention, as he faces a steep learning curve to adapt to Yamaha's latest V4-powered prototype machine and the characteristics of Michelin tires, aiming to fight at the very front of the grid.